Coralligenous concretions, the unique calcareous formations of biogenic origin in
Mediterranean benthic environments, are produced by the accumulation of encrusting algae …

Abstract The Mediterranean Sea supports high levels of biodiversity and complexity but is
facing increasing human pressures, so that strategies to protect and recover its ecosystems …

Aims Vegetation classification consistent with the Braun‐Blanquet approach is widely used
in Europe for applied vegetation science, conservation planning and land management …

The rocky outcrops irregularly scattered in the sandy‐muddy sea bed of the Northern
Adriatic, formed by a base rock and a superimposed concretion of vegetal and animal …

Reflecting the increasing interest in the field and its relevance in global environmental
issues, Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review provides authoritative …

An index, based on littoral communities assemblages (CARLIT), was applied to assess the
ecological status of Northwestern Mediterranean coastal waters, following the requirements …

The natural abundance of carbon stable isotopes (δ13C) of marine macrophytes has been
measured in previous studies and used to analyze differences in Ci assimilation among the …

According to the Water Framework Directive (WFD) macroalgae are one of the Biological
Quality Elements proposed to assess the ecological status of coastal water bodies. In the …

The present study was carried out along the coasts of the Island of Pantelleria (Italy,
Mediterranean Sea), a volcanic island located at the centre of the Sicily Channel. The aim …

Three main algal-dominated coastal detritic communities from the continental shelf off
Mallorca and Menorca (Balearic Islands, Western Mediterranean) are described herein …